5218 Best Hotels in USA

Travelers looking for charming accommodations around Union Square will enjoy this four-story Edwardian building with bay windows, an original birdcage elevator, hallways lined with historical photographs, and rooms decorated with antiques, wicker pieces, and Laura Ashley bedding and curtains. Only 14 rooms have private baths, some with claw-foot tubs, but every guest can enjoy the afternoon tea and homemade cookies served in the cozy parlor. Breakfast is served down the block at the Cornell Hotel de France.

This 1881 Hartford landmark, with its classic terra-cotta façade, was reborn in 2017 from a mere architectural relic to a stylish boutique hotel with historic charm and modern amenities. Another plus is its easy access to downtown historical and arts sights, restaurants, sports, and transportation.

Nestled beneath a massive red rock monolith, this two-level property affords spectacular views of Monument Valley from each room's private balcony. Before the View Hotel opened nearby with even more impressive views, this was the only lodging in the region offering truly knockout scenery. It has more history than its competitor, but it's not as plush, although rooms do have DVD players, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs; there are also several family suites, each with two bedrooms and full kitchens. The on-site Stagecoach restaurant serves American, Southwestern, and Navajo fare amid Western movie memorabilia. Goulding's also conducts custom guided tours and provides Navajo guides into the backcountry.

Built to impress dignitaries and celebs attending the 2002 Winter Olympics, this 24-story luxury tower is Salt Lake City's most opulent hotel, a huge complex with similarly huge rooms (averaging 700 square feet), most of them with balconies and sweeping views. Inside the beveled-glass and brass doors, you step into a world of Italian marble floors and walls and pure old-world style—think English wool carpets, French furniture and tapestries, and colorful Murano-glass chandeliers.

Charlotte's take on this art-focused chain hotel is sleek and modern, like the Queen City, but with a subtle Argentinean undercurrent that's apparent in the paintings and sculptures, and in the food at Mico, the on-site restaurant. White marble and black accents set an upscale, neutral tone, while large-format portraits and gold-plated ceilings provide contrasting color. The rooftop bar, Buho, is a weekend hot spot for locals.

Greenville's new centerpiece lodge—directly on the Reedy River at the Liberty Bridge—is also the grandest of Richard Kessler's Grand Bohemian chain. A life-size Native American on a rearing horse sculpture, a stone buffalo, and a 10-foot tall geode greet you before even entering the resplendent lobby, with its bespoke glass antler chandeliers, art gallery, restaurants, and wide porches overlooking the river. Rooms are equally dazzling, furnished with stunning art, and on the 5th floor, 15-foot ceilings.

You can't get any closer to the harbor without being in the water—you can watch all the boats coming and going, including several classic schooners, from the windows or balconies—at this intimate boutique hotel that sits right on the dock next to the town landing. Four rooms are on the waterfront, but all rooms have fireplaces. The most luxurious—and priciest—choice is the Curtis Island Suite, a corner suite with unparalleled views over the harbor. A hot breakfast, included in lodging, is delivered to your room.

Guests typically leave this B&B gushing over just about everything—the Tuscan-villa atmosphere, the expansive vineyard vistas, the sublime hospitality, the elaborate breakfasts, the luxurious accommodations, the ultrasoft sheets. Each of the five spacious suites (500–700 square feet) is designed for comfort and relaxation, with plush furniture and bedding; fireplace sitting areas; private patios; and well-lit marble bathrooms with double vanities, rain showers, and deep soaking tubs. The women who own the inn also operate the adjacent Teneral Cellars winery (tastings daily), which donates 10% of sales profits "to organizations that empower women and fight for gender and racial justice." 

Year-round, the 900-acre Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is a posh retreat, whether it's base camp for skiing, a family beach vacation, or a girlfriends' getaway. There's a Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course, a tennis center, and a 7,000-square-foot spa. Along Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay, it is owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Native Americans. Kids' programming is but one aspect of the family-friendly resort, with eight room categories and eight restaurants, from top-notch cuisine at Aerie's on the 16th floor to the casual Governors' Pool Bar. A branch of Dylan's Candy Bar, operated by Ralph Lauren's daughter, Dylan, is among a range of boutiques.

Possibly the oldest hotel in Montana, the Grand Union was built on the bank of the Missouri in 1882 to serve steamboat and stage travelers. Filled with painstakingly restored period pieces, the two-story building is as elegant as ever. With its dark-wood accents and Victorian-style lighting, the Union Grille Restaurant ($$$$) brings to mind the refinement cultivated by the Western frontier's elite. Most of Fort Benton's main attractions including the Old Fort are less than a 10-minute walk away. The hotel also has a great gift shop which sells local art, hand-painted cowboy ties, Indian beadwork, and blankets and throws from Pendleton.

This white-wedding-cake-style hotel in the heart of La Jolla Village has ocean views and charming European details that include chandeliers, mahogany railings, a wooden elevator, crystal doorknobs, and French doors. The hotel was built in 1913 and expanded and redesigned in the mid-1920s; newer additions feature larger suites, all with full kitchens and fireplaces and stocked with luxury bath products and snack baskets. Without compromising the integrity of the past, rooms have been modernized in a tasteful palette of royal blue and muted yellow; request a corner room with large windows framing the ocean. Although most guests request the historic main building, all five areas of the property pay tribute to the swanky 1920s Beverly Hills vibe. Cruise La Jolla in the hotel's courtesy golf cart, or stroll the hallways lined with black-and-white portraits of La Jolla's past. The hotel's restaurant, Nine-Ten, run by chef Jason Knibb, is well-liked by locals for its fresh, seasonal California cuisine. A daily $45 resort fee includes hospitality extras like valet parking, in-room snacks, use of bicycles, a Chromebook, access to a neighboring fitness center, beach gear, local transportation, and complementary coffee-to-go.

San Diego's first (and only) guest-only hotel means safety, security, and privacy, all wrapped up in a $30-million renovation of a historic 1904 building. No design detail has been overlooked in this comfortable, cosmopolitan addition to lively Gaslamp. Thoughtful touches like zebra-print rugs and peacock-shaped lamps in guest rooms act as an homage to the building's history as temporary housing for numerous animals on their way to the nearby San Diego Zoo. A 24/7 security guard keeps the public out, allowing guests to feel at home in one of the 96 rooms, all of which have soundproof windows to block out street noise. A hot breakfast is included with the rate, but Granger encourages guests to get out and experience San Diego's extensive options of nearby restaurants, returning to relax and perhaps enjoy a nightcap in The Parlor Room adjacent to the lobby lounge. A partnership with the parking garage off 5th Avenue and Broadway allows for overnight parking with in-and-out privileges for $40 a night—a bargain in pricey downtown. 

Owned by retired professional kiteboarder Matt Sexton, this relaxed, eco-friendly resort and beach club is popular with water-sports enthusiasts, who make regular visits to its sibling property, The Lagoon, for wakeboarding sessions. Ideal for families, the Conch House has two- and three-bedroom suites with private verandas and full kitchens. An adults-only section of the property has its own pool area and the Humidor House, where oceanfront accommodations include rooms and king suites with four-poster mahogany beds and private balconies. Suites in the Wrecker’s House have claw-foot tubs and private wraparound balconies. The resort's sustainability initiatives include using plant-based detergents, not using pesticides and herbicides in on-site gardens, and both in-house recycling and seaweed-composting programs.

This upscale boutique hotel on Gore Creek is perfectly located for outdoor enthusiasts, but its private fireplaces and featherbeds, as well as the sprawling spa and fitness center, may tempt guests to spend the entire stay indoors. Rooms feel like a home away from home thanks to spacious living areas and large bathrooms. Soak in one of the deep bathtubs or in one of the indoor or outdoor hot tubs. The 18,000-square-foot fitness center has a hefty lineup of group fitness classes and Peloton bikes. Park for free in the public lot across the street and walk into town in just a few minutes.

The former estate of RJ Reynolds executive Bowman Gray and his wife, Nathalie, is now a luxurious inn 2 miles north of downtown, near the Wake Forest campus. The expansive yet welcoming stone building includes many architectural wonders, such as the elaborate ironwork and intricate wood panels imported from Europe during the Roaring Twenties. Most rooms are spacious, stocked with every amenity (as well as a communal ice-cream refrigerator), and well soundproofed. Antique furnishings—in private rooms and the billiards room, butler's quarters, and the library—give the feel of abiding within a living museum. It's like staying in a real-life game of Clue, with all of the luxury and none of the murder mystery.

Stained-glass windows, ornate interior details, and sophisticated modern amenities (the inn completed a top-to-bottom remodel in early 2023) compete with spectacular ocean views at this Queen Anne–style mansion. Rooms in a carriage house perched on a hill out back are larger and afford more privacy.

One of the leading resorts in the country, the massive Greenbrier exudes historic charm and old-fashioned elegance, and is single-handedly responsible for securing White Sulphur Springs’ place on the tourist trail. It was built in 1780, and extensive additions have been constructed over the years. Surrounded by 6,500 acres, the resort has a grand turn-of-the-20th-century style: massive white columns rise six stories against a white facade, and nine lobbies offer vast, chandeliered common areas. Every guest room is different and decorated in Dorothy Draper pastel prints. For outdoors enthusiasts, there's canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, a hunt club and game preserve, facilities for trap- and skeet shooting, and a regulation croquet court.

Outdoorsy types, visitors who want to stay in a low-key residential area, and anyone who wants to feel pampered and refreshed will enjoy this lovely B&B across the street from beautiful Green Lake. Some of the rooms feature private baths with jetted tubs, gas fireplaces, and new furnishings, and all are clean and charming. The full breakfast alternates between made-to-order savory (a spinach-and-feta omelet, for example) and sweet (such as Brie-and-apple French toast), with a few extra options for guests with food allergies or restrictions. Guests also love the complimentary wine-and-cheese hour on weeknights and the outdoor patio with views of the lake.

If you can stay in Gruene for an evening or two, this historic inn is the place to be. The main house is the original home of Henry Gruene, and the owners have painstakingly worked to restore everything to its original condition. The guest accommodations extend much further than the main house, including a row of cabins with river views, a renovated corn crib, and a period-designed lodge in the middle of the expansive property.

This locally owned, intimate bed-and-breakfast sits only seven blocks from the Plaza on a piece of land that has been in the Quintana family since long before New Mexico became part of the United States. When the owner Pete is in the lobby, guests are regaled with Santa Fe lore and personal stories about the colorful people and various businesses that have occupied the neighborhood. The twelve rooms have various personal touches such as handmade beds and traditional handicrafts adorning the walls, and some have fireplaces and mountain views. Free on-site parking is a huge plus, especially in the busy summer season.

Inside this National Historic Landmark building that once was the headquarters of the New Century Guild, a pro-women's-rights organization that formed in 1906, the Guild House Hotel is full of thoughtful, historic details and spacious suites that feature an eclectic mix of vintage and modern decor that speaks to the women who once roamed these halls. Each room is named for a former member of the Guild, and in-room treats and toiletries are sourced from local, women-owned companies; some have kitchenettes. The hotel uses an invisible service model, so guests let themselves in but can access concierge services via text or phone.

Beaming with LED light shows that can be seen from miles away, this prominent 450-foot guitar-shaped hotel is a magnet for folks looking for Las Vegas–style entertainment (i.e., casinos that never close, clubbing, and hedonism). The newest addition to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino is outfitted with floor-to-ceiling glass panes and high-tech sound systems (and soundproofing) in each room. A large casino is just part of the story here. The Hard Rock Live presents nightly music, concerts, and shows by the top performers in the world. The 4½-acre pool complex comes replete with a jaw-dropping waterslide and a Vegas-style nightclub/dayclub, DAER. The resort features 14 restaurants ranging from the memorabilia-centric Hard Rock Cafe (wings and burgers) to Kuro, an excellent, upscale Japanese eatery.

The outstanding service and attention to detail at this high-rise boutique property are the same as what's offered at its elegant sister hotel, the Halekulani, but without the beachfront location and higher prices. Only rooms on upper floors have ocean views, but all rooms feature lanai, modern furnishings, sleek bathrooms, and upscale amenities. The sundeck, with an infinity pool, sun beds, and a full-service bar, is a sanctuary eight floors up. Check out the street-level restaurant, UMI by Vikram Garg, and visit the spa at the Halekulani across the street. Note, too, that your key card allows complimentary admission to several Honolulu museums.

With bathrooms the size of New York City apartments, this French Empire mansion is celebrated, if not in song, certainly in story, and definitely has a "wow" effect, especially the rooms that front Lafayette Square. It was built ostentatiously in 1873 by Samuel Hamilton, Savannah's then-mayor (who made money as a blockade runner during the Civil War) and then rescued from further ignominy in 1997 by a wealthy Savannah couple, who did the initial restoration; current owners Gay and Jim Dunlop completed a massive restoration that returned the home's former glory. The afternoon reception features quality wine and both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.

Gray marble, bright bay windows, and soaring ceilings with ornate crown molding greet you in the lobby of this art deco beauty with airy guest rooms and gorgeous mountain and city views. You can keep fit in the mirrored fitness room and relax after a day on the slopes in the oversize whirlpool tub.

This warm and inviting hotel is the best accommodation in Kayenta, although it's much like any other hotel in the chain except for its unusually good restaurant and Navajo-inspired design. The contemporary, comfortable rooms and lobby are tastefully decorated with Southwest textures, and the restaurant is staffed by Native Americans wearing traditional Navajo garb. There's a free continental breakfast bar, a patio with a beehive fireplace, an attractive enclosed pool and sundeck, and a notably impressive gift shop with top-quality Native American art and unique gifts. Staff can help arrange guided tours of Monument Valley.

Perfectly situated on Hana Bay, this two-story "condotel" has an excellent reputation for cleanliness and visitor hospitality—and the ocean views are stunning. The studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units are comfortably furnished and have well-equipped kitchens with all the appliances, table settings, spices, and other cooking essentials you need to prepare meals. There aren't many restaurants in Hana, but some of the best food trucks on Maui are within walking distance.

Prepare to be bowled over by every aspect of this showcase property with a rugged Pacific-cliff setting, destination restaurant, sterling hospitality, and luxurious accommodations in a 1916 redwood Craftsman-style house and a few newer cottages. The ocean-view restaurant (reservations essential) serves elaborate, seafood-oriented, prix-fixe meals; seating for nonguests is limited.